Overview
- In a Sportstar column, Sunil Gavaskar rejects social-media theories that a displaced captain would deliberately underperform, stressing that poor returns could cost selection.
- His remarks come after Shubman Gill took over India’s ODI captaincy for the Australia tour, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retained as senior batters.
- Gavaskar says Gill will benefit from having Rohit and Kohli alongside him, noting the veterans can offer suggestions and support when asked.
- The online narrative alleging Rohit might underperform to weaken Gill is described by Gavaskar as a long-running misconception among fans.
- Media analysis highlights that Rohit and Kohli face performance-based scrutiny as selectors shape plans toward the 2027 World Cup.